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Casserole

Beef, chicken, pork, sausages, lamb - even vegetables - all lend themselves brilliantly to casseroling, which also offers the advantage of being able to use cheap cuts of meat for slow-cooked succulence.

Lentils and other pulses are invaluable if you need to eat cheaply - not only do they fill you up but they are also an important source of pure protein and less expensive than chicken or meat. This spicy veggie curry is a good example…

Inspired by one of Delia's favourite Italian classics - and a mystery trip to Venice - this recipe is a great way to cook liver or, indeed, fillet steak if you really want to push the boat out for a special occasion.